Greenstriped Rockfish

Q: What is the scientific name for greenstriped rockfish?

Greenstriped Rockfish is Sebastes elongatus.

The record

Greenstriped Rockfish at a glance

Scientific name: Sebastes elongatus
Typical size: 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs
Water: Saltwater
Habitat: Offshore
Rarity in the Fishdex™: Uncommon

Where it lives

Habitat

Inhabits rocky reefs and kelp forests in depths ranging from 60 to 900 feet, with adults typically found deeper than juveniles. Anglers target them using bottom fishing techniques with jigs, bait rigs, and live or cut bait near rocky structure. They are commonly caught while fishing for other rockfish species.

Catch one and it is yours

Log a greenstriped rockfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.

How the Fishdex™ works

Questions

Greenstriped Rockfish questions people ask

What is the scientific name for greenstriped rockfish?

Greenstriped Rockfish is Sebastes elongatus.

How big does a greenstriped rockfish get?

A typical greenstriped rockfish runs 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every greenstriped rockfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.

Where do greenstriped rockfish live?

Inhabits rocky reefs and kelp forests in depths ranging from 60 to 900 feet, with adults typically found deeper than juveniles. Anglers target them using bottom fishing techniques with jigs, bait rigs, and live or cut bait near rocky structure. They are commonly caught while fishing for other rockfish species. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.

Is greenstriped rockfish in the Cobia Fishdex?

Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.

Offshore